Stella and the Magic Stone is the first book in Tuula Pere's Stella Series. Stella has spent the summer learning to fish and examining rocks at the rock quarry with Grandpa. But a week ago, Grandpa fell from his bike into a ditch. Now, he's in the hospital with a bump on his forehead, and he still hasn't woken up yet. Stella visits the hospital frequently and tells him stories, including one about Grandma's rhubarb pie. However, Grandpa continues to sleep. One night Stella has a dream, and now she believes she has found a way to heal Grandpa. But first, she must revisit the quarry and bring back a magic stone. Will Stella find the right stone to wake up Grandpa?

Children process emotions very differently than adults when their loved ones are sick or hurt. Stella and the Magic Stone is a beautiful story about a young girl's attempts to heal her grandpa in the only way she knows how. Author Tuula Pere touches upon the importance of taking care of our loved ones in their time of need with this moving tale that is bound to tug at your heartstrings. Stella is a sweet child who loves outdoor adventures. She makes up her mind on how to make her grandpa whole again and fully takes charge of her mission, setting off to find the stone. Sanna Pelliccioni's illustrations make it easy for the young reader to visualize Stella and her adventures. All in all, it's a wonderful tale for kids!

Stella and the Magic Stone (Stella Series #1) by Tuula Pere is the story of Stella, a little girl who enjoys spending time with her grandfather. Stella had no idea what to do when he was hospitalized after a bike accident. She only wanted one of her favorite people in the world to wake up from his unconscious state in a hospital bed. Stella was trying to make him feel better by telling him the best jokes she knew and reading him poems. After sleeping on the problem, she came up with an excellent solution: a magical stone! She just had to give it to Grandpa, and he would improve, wouldn't he? In this wonderful picture book, follow this determined young girl on her mission to save her grandfather and learn about the power that children hold.

Stella and the Magic Stone tells the story of how a child responds when a family member is ill, as well as their desire to help. Stella's passion for rocks, along with her tenacity and innocent heart, made her an appealing figure for me. It's not simple to handle a scenario like the one shown in this book with youngsters, so I appreciate how clearly it's described. Lisa's persona is also treasured since it depicts an often-overlooked reality. This book exemplifies Tuula Pere's talent for crafting tales and creating heartwarming books to read with your children. I especially enjoyed the comfort that Sanna Pelliccioni's pictures convey, with such a fantastic blend of sketches and colors. Grab this book and this Stella's heartfelt narrative with a spectacular conclusion.